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Episode 206: Tea Plantations Across the World

Episode 206: Tea Plantations Across the World

FromThe Farm Report


Episode 206: Tea Plantations Across the World

FromThe Farm Report

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today on The Farm Report, Erin speaks to tea expert Sarah Besky, professor at the University of Michigan, about tea plantations and how tea workers often get into the world of tea production. Sarah also tells us about how the culture of tea production differs from country to country across the world. After the break, Erin speaks with Peter Rosenblum, professor at Bard College, about some of the darker aspects of tea plantations around the world. This program has been sponsored by Cain Vineyard and Winery. Todays music provided by Takstar. Tea is not the same everywhere...because its made different by the context it is in. And similarly justice doesnt mean the same thing everywhere. [15:35] --Sarah Besky on The Farm Report
Released:
May 22, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Farm Report is a show about the people, processes, and policies that shape how food is produced today. From the latest agricultural innovations to the day-to-day challenges of running a viable business growing vegetables and grazing cattle, host Lisa Elaine Held engages in conversations with farmers and farmworkers and the people who work alongside them—like chefs, researchers, activists, and investors. Expect from-the-field insights paired with real-world context as guests explore how producing fresh, delicious food relates to environmental and community sustainability, equality and justice, politics and policy, and better health.